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If you can not view this html email click here   Dear EscapeMakers — Summer means festivals and outdoor adventures galore! See below for escapes ideas off Amtrak's routes in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont! Plus, now you can get 20% off with the VisitVermont discount! For a list of AMTRAK packages, visit Vermont Tourism, click here! In addition, Amtrak has just launched limited bike service on the Vermonter line! 8TH ANNUAL CHEESEMAKERS FEST - July 17th. Hosted by The VT Cheese Council at Shelburne Farms on the shores of Lake Champlain near downtown Burlington. Over 40 VT cheesemakers sampling 150+ cheeses and 80 local food & beverage artisans. This Festival with tix $20-$60 is not to be missed! More on lodging. STOP: Vermonter to Essex Jct. + taxi (15 min.). STAR TREK SUMMER FEST - July 21-24th. Positive Geek in Brattleboro, VT presents The Star Trek Summer Fest. The free 4-day celebration features special events, games, cosplay, prizes, panel discussions, and a chance to be among the first people to see Star Trek: Beyond in the beautiful Latchis Theater! More on lodging. STOP: Vermonter to Brattleboro + walk (2 mins.). VT MOUNTAIN BIKE FEST - JULY 22-24th. The Vermont Mountain Bike Association will be holding their annual festival featuring bike demos, games & great food. The festival will have guided rides throughout the Mad River Valley and up to Waterbury. More on lodging. STOP: Vermonter to Waterbury + cab (20 mins.) or bike 19 miles (AMTRAK recently launched bike service!). NEW HAVEN CHALK ART FEST - AUG. 20th. The Shops at Yale invites all artists to the 1st New Haven Chalk Art Festival. The fest will feature local artist Michael Micinilio and 3x3 squares for others to create their own masterpiece. Compete to win $500. STOP: Vermonter to New Haven;